How to Use Year in Color
Get started with your free online journal in six simple steps — click a day, pick your mood, log your sleep, add a note, and watch your year come to life with color.
Click Any Day
Tap or click on any dot in the calendar grid for today or any previous day. Each dot represents one day of your year.
Pick Your Mood
Select the mood that best describes how your day went.
Log Your Sleep
Rate how well you slept last night to see how rest affects your mood.
Why Track Your Mood?
Keeping a daily mood journal builds self-awareness, helps you spot emotional trends, and supports your wellness journey.
Self-Awareness
Understand your emotional patterns and what triggers different moods.
Spot Trends
See how your mood changes with seasons, work cycles, or life events.
Build Streaks
Stay motivated with streak tracking that builds a healthy habit of self-reflection.
Private by Default
Your data stays on your device with no account required.
Features
A free online mood tracker packed with everything you need for daily journaling — customizable moods, an insights dashboard, offline support, and more.
Customizable Moods
Change colors, add visual effects, and pick different shapes for each mood type.
Insights Dashboard
View statistics, streak counts, mood breakdowns, and automatically detected patterns.
Works Offline & Mobile Friendly
Once loaded, the app works without internet. Install it on your phone for quick daily access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Year in Color free?
Yes, completely free to use with no hidden charges or premium features locked behind paywalls.
Where is my data stored?
Your mood data is stored locally in your browser by default. You can optionally create a free account to back up your data to the cloud and sync across devices.
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes! The app is fully responsive and can be installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on iOS and Android for a native app experience.